The property is the noble family's floor in a palazzo in a quiet but very accessible neiborhood. Plaza San Marco and the Rialto are easy 10 minute walks away.

We arrived by private water taxi (a great way to travel - think Uber Lux service) and were greeted at the canal door by Jane. The flat is 22 steps up from the water level on the second floor. Also, this canal did not have a bad odor as many in Venice do.

There is no lift or assistance with baggage. It was not hard to manage but be prepared. I suspect Jane could arrange help with advance notice. She was helpful arranging special water taxi tours.

It is hard to add anything about the flat since its beauty is shown in the photos. It does have some great amenities for those on long trips as we were. There are high quality separate washing and drying machines , a Viking range and stove and a large double door refrigerator. My understanding is that this is the personal apartment of a wealthy investor. It really shows in the attention to detail and special art. This is not a patched together vacation rental. It is refined living. We throughly enjoyed Venice but really enjoyed spending time in a luxury flat with amenities similar to our home.

A tip: gondolas are romantic but can be a foul experience. Many canals stink. Our daughters were planning for a gondola trip but would not go once they smelled the water. Possibly the smell is worst during the day.

Again, though, this flat will make a Venice trip extraordinary.